Easy, Yummy
Plant-Based
Hot Spots** 

**Given the COVID-19 environment, many restaurants have made changes to their operations, or closed, while new restaurants have opened - be sure to check with restaurants to learn of any changes to their operations or menu. Additionally - many more local restaurants have been adding plant-based options! This is not a complete list - be sure to check with others in town that you’re interested to support, they may have options too! :)

(Keep scrolling towards the base of the page for a list of local produce stands + CSA deliveries!)

AH Juice
Fresh Pressed Organic
(Juices + lots of vegan-friendly cafe items)
432 E. Haley, Eastside/Downtown
Santa Barbara

Arigato Sushi
(Several vegan options!)
1225 State St., Downtown
Santa Barbara

Black Sheep Restaurant
(Vegan-friendly)
26 E. Ortega St., Downtown
Santa Barbara

Blenders in the Grass
(Vegan-friendly smoothies)
Several locations in almost every Santa Barbara area neighborhood – Locations listed here: https://www.drinkblenders.com/blendersland/

Backyard Bowls
(Vegetarian/Vegan, Multiple Locations)
331 Motor Way, Downtown
Santa Barbara

3849 State Street, Upper State Area (near La Cumbre Mall)
Santa Barbara

5668 Calle Real
Goleta

Bibiji
(Vegan-friendly, creative and fun Indian cuisine)
734 State Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Blue Owl
(Vegan-friendly asian-inspired dishes, sandwiches, and seasonal salads)
5 W. Canon Perdido St., Downtown
Santa Barbara

Boathouse at Hendrys Beach
(Restaurant on the beach, a couple of vegan options)
2981 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara

Chase Bar + Grill
(Vegan-friendly)
1012 State Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Chipotle
(Vegan-friendly)
La Cumbre Plaza
3851 State Street, Upper State Area
Santa Barbara

China Palace
(Lots of veggie/vegan options)
1070 Coast Village Rd
Montecito

Corazon Cocina
(Vegan-friendly Mexican Cuisine)
Santa Barbara Public Market
38 W. Victoria, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Crushcakes
(Multiple locations - Vegan cupcakes! Get there early or order ahead)
1315 Anacapa St., Downtown
Santa Barbara

5392 Hollister Avenue
Goleta

Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
(Vegan-friendly and generally with a vegan-friendly special on Thursdays)
Santa Barbara Public Market
38 West Victoria Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Fala Bar
(Vegan falafel bar + Middle Eastern cuisine)
Santa Barbara Public Market
38 West Victoria Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Flavor of India
(Ask for the vegan menu!)
3026 State Street, Upper State
Santa Barbara

Dune Coffee
(Vegan-friendly coffee shop)
1101 State Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

528 Anacapa Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Green Table
(Vegetarian, many vegan options! Breakfast, lunch, matcha, & treats)
113 W. De La Guerra, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Hana Kitchen
(Vegan-friendly)
503 State Street, Downtown

6558 Pardall Road, Isla Vista

Handlebar Coffee Roasters – Santa Barbara - Midtown
(Vegan-friendly salads and avocado toast…mmm)
2720 De La Vina, Upper State Area
Santa Barbara

Here's the Scoop
(Vegan-friendly sorbets)
1187 Coast Village Road
Montecito

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches
(Vegan-friendly)
1936 State Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Juice Ranch
(Organic, locally-sourced, raw juices + smoothies + plant-friendly toast and treats)
33 Parker Way, Downtown
Santa Barbara

1187 Coast Village Road #5
Montecito

4185 Carpinteria Ave #4-5
Carpinteria

Lazy Acres Café
(Vegan-friendly deli case, salad bar, taco bar with vegan options, vegan sushi)
302 Meigs Road, The Mesa
Santa Barbara

Lilac Patisserie
(Gluten-free bakery with vegan cupcakes daily!)
1017 State Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Loquita
(Spanish influence with a number of delicious vegan options! Check with your server - some items can only be vegetarian but a number can be made vegan)
202 State Street, Funk Zone
Santa Barbara

Los Tarascos Bakery & Deli
(Vegan-friendly bakery - occasionally vegan tamales! Call ahead!)
314 E. Haley Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Lucky's
(A couple of vegan entrees + salads and sides - check with your server!)
1279 Coast Village Road
Montecito

Masala Spice SB
(Vegan-friendly Indian Food)
5796 Calle Real, Goleta Ca 9311
Goleta

Mesa Burger
(Hungry Planet Burger - can go in any options - be mindful of adjustments to make the burger entirely vegan including bun - go lettuce wrapped or sourdough)
315 Miegs Road, The Mesa
Santa Barbara

Mesa Verde Restaurant
(As of the 2019 winter menu - all plant-based!)
1919 Cliff Drive, The Mesa
Santa Barbara

Mezza Thyme
(A number of vegan options, Eastern Mediterranean inspired cuisine)
20 East Cota Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Mizza
(Pizza/Italian - vegetarian menu with lots of vegan options)
1112 State Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Mony’s
(Vegan-friendly Mexican food)
217 Anacapa Street, Funk Zone
Santa Barbara

Natural Cafe
(Multiple locations - many vegetarian options that can be veganized)
508 State St., Downtown
Santa Barbara

361 Hitchcock Way, Upper State
Santa Barbara

6990 Market Place Dr.
Goleta

Nook
(Generally a daily vegan special)
Waterline Building
120 Santa Barbara St., Funk Zone
Santa Barbara

Nutbelly PIzzeria & Deli
(Vegan-friendly)
915 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria

Oat Bakery
(Superfood breads and spreads - mostly vegan! Open Tuesdays 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm during Farmer's Market and Saturdays 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. Also can preorder your favorites!)
5 West Haley Street
Santa Barbara

Oliver’s
(All vegan restaurant and bar! Lunch + Dinner. Reservations recommended)
1198 Coast Village Road
Santa Barbara

Opal Restaurant
(Vegan-friendly)
1325 State Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Oppi’z
(Very vegan-friendly traditional Italian and pizza)
1026 State Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Pacific Health Foods
(Health Food store with juices, smoothies and vegan-friendly sandwiches)
944 Linden Ave. 
Carpinteria

Padaro Beach Grill
(Vegan tacos, vegan burgers + fries, and smoothies - large sandbox for the kids!)
3765 Santa Claus Lane
Carpinteria

Pickles & Swiss
(Vegan-friendly with a few vegan or easily modifiable wraps and sandwiches)

Paseo Nuevo Shopping Mall, Downtown
811 State Street, Unit E
Santa Barbara

Hollister Village
7060 Hollister Ave, #102
Goleta

Pressed Juicery
(Vegan juices, soft-serve, and coffees)
651 Paseo Nuevo Suite 305
Santa Barbara

1024 Coast Village Rd #C
Montecito

Rascals Vegan Food
(Vegan restaurant located inside Venus in Furs Bar and Bottle)
18 E. Cota Street
Santa Barbara

Rincon Brewery
(Vegan-friendly)
5065 Carpinteria Ave,
Carpinteria, CA, 93013

Rori's Artisanal Creamery
(Three flavors of vegan ice cream/sorbet, multiple locations)

4191 Carpinteria Avenue, Suite 5
Carpinteria

Montecito Country Mart
1024 Coast Village Rd
Montecito

Santa Barbara Public Market
38 West Victoria Street
Santa Barbara

Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel
(Plant-based menus at Caruso’s and Malibu Farm at Miramar)
1759 South Jameson Lane
Montecito

Sama Sama Kitchen
(Vegan-friendly)
1208 State Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Satellite
(Vegetarian/Vegan, Farmers Market inspired cuisine)
1117 State Street
Santa Barbara

Savoy Cafe
(Many vegetarian, vegan, and whole-food plant-based options - can ask for no oil in preparation!)
24 W. Figueroa St., Downtown
Santa Barbara

Schezuan Restaurant
(Chinese  - Vegetarian Menu!)
1994 Cliff Drive, The Mesa
Santa Barbara

Shoreline Cafe
(Lunch/dinner options that can be modified to be vegan, plus you're at the beach!)
801 Shoreline Drive, Leadbetter Beach
Santa Barbara

Super Cucas Restaurant
(Special vegan-friendly menu!)
626 West Micheltorena
Santa Barbara

Tap Thai Cuisine
(Can make most menu items vegan!)
3130 State St., Upper State
Santa Barbara

The Food Liaison
(Vegan-friendly bowl, salads, sandwiches)
1033 Casitas Pass Rd.
Carpinteria

Uncorked Wine + Tasting Kitchen
(Vegan-friendly)
432 E. Haley St., Downtown
Santa Barbara

Whole Foods Café
(Vegan-friendly deli case – hot and cold! – salad bar, and smoothies. Look for Health Starts Here for whole food, plant-based oil-free options!)
3761 State Street, Upper State
Santa Barbara

Your Choice Thai Restaurant
(Vegan-friendly)
3404 State Street, Upper State
Santa Barbara

Zen Yai
(Vegan-friendly modern Thai food)
425 State Street, Downtown
Santa Barbara

Headed to the Santa Ynez Valley? Cori Lassahn of Vineyard Yoga Santa Ynez Valley has a great blog post on eating plant-based in the valley! Find it here: Plant Based Meals in the Santa Ynez Valley

Produce Stands + Delivery

Farm Cart Organics(CSA) 

Local Harvest Delivery(CSA)

Plow to Porch Organics(CSA)

Something Good Organics(CSA)

Lane Farms Produce Stand (Produce Stand)
308 S. Walnut Lane
Santa Barbara

Mesa Produce (Produce Stand)
2036 Cliff Dr. 
Santa Barbara
(805) 962-1645
(Please call for hours)

Tri-County Produce (Produce Stand)
335 S. Milpas Street
Santa Barbara 
(805) 965-4558 
(Please call for hours)

Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market
Downtown Santa Barbara – Saturday, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
119 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara

Goleta – Sunday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Camino Real Marketplace, 7004 Marketplace Dr., Goleta

Oldtown Santa Barbara – Tuesday, 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
500 & 600 blocks of State Street, Santa Barbara

Solvang – Wendesday, 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm
First Street between Mission Dr. at Copenhagen, Solvang

Carpinteria – Thursday, 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
800 block of Linden Ave., Carpinteria

Montecito – Friday, 8:00 am – 11:15 am
1100 & 1200 blocks of Coast Village Road, Montecito

PLEASE NOTE: We will keep this list growing! Restaurants listed generally have more than one vegan-friendly option. Businesses listed on this page are not endorsements and offerings are subject to change. This is purely a list of local businesses that we've found or have been recommended to be plant-friendly or who claim to have a vegan specialty or focus. Please follow up with your own research on whether a business is a good fit for you and while we will strive to keep this up to date, menus and dishes are subject to change so always double check that what you are ordering is truly vegan or plant-based and free of animal products (common foods to check for include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, animal-based seasonings or broth, lard, and gelatin.). Oil-free food can be a bit more challenging eating out, but not impossible. If you like, double check wherever you choose to eat to see how oil can be eliminated or at least reduced.